Arkansas TV announces lineup for state, federal debates next month

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 463

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Arkansas’ public television station will host political debates for seven state and federal offices next month, but without Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton.

Cotton’s opponents, Democrat Hallie Shoffner and Libertarian Jeff Wadlin, will debate live at Arkansas TV headquarters in Conway at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 12. The debate will be rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Shoffner and Wadlin will also participate in an Oct. 22 debate at ASU-TV, Arkansas State University’s student-led …

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